Italian Lemon Ice

Whether you top this easy-to-make 4- or 5-ingredient Italian lemon ice with raspberry-flavored liqueur or not, it is the perfect treat for the dog days.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 5 cups water
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 fluid ounce raspberry-flavored liqueur (such as Chambord®)
• 12 leaves fresh mint, or as needed
• 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk water, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk and boil for 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then whisk in lemon juice.

Step 2

Transfer lemon mixture to an 8x8-inch pan; freeze 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

Remove pan from freezer; stir with a fork to break up ice. Freeze 3 hours more. Scrape and mix ice into shavings with a fork.

Step 4

Serve in chilled glasses; garnish with mint and lemon wedges. Top with raspberry-flavored liqueur.